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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.28, 918.64 and 222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.28, 918.64 and 222.34 is: 333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.28 : 918.64 = 222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.28/918.64 = 222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.28x = 918.64 × 222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.28x = 204,250.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,250.42/612.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.59

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